In this episode, I sit down with Syed Sultan Ahmed, Chairperson of TAISI (The Association of International School of India), Educator, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Founder and Chief Learner of LXL Ideas Pvt. Ltd and Founder of Krayon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, for a deep dive into the current landscape of education and parenting. We discuss the importance of resilient skills, emotional handling, and people skills for children.
Syed Sultan Ahmed breaks down various education boards like State Board, CBSE, ICSE, IB, and the upcoming Australian board, offering insights on what parents should focus on for their children's future. From understanding the role of tradition and modernity in education to the critical need for better teacher support, this episode offers a full guide for parents navigating today's complex educational environment. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on how to make informed decisions for your child's education.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:41 - Decoding the Education Web.
04:11 - CBSE vs. IB: Which Wins?
14:11 - Teachers: The Unsung Heroes
32:15 - Why International Schools Explode?
38:45 - Communication: The IB Secret Weapon
39:40 - Can We Really Measure Learning?
41:14 - Skills Over Grades: The Future?
44:23 - Parent Panic: Making the Right Choice
48:50 - Ditch Degrees? The Power of Skills
53:40 - New Boards: Education Revolution?
01:14:44 - From Learner to Leader: Syed's Story
01:17:01 - Parents, Listen Up: Vital Advice
ABOUT VARUN
A creative entrepreneur turned content creator, Varun is one of India’s leading conversationalists in the modern business, personal development, and creator landscapes with over 1 million podcast listens.
The author of the bestseller Everything Is Out of Syllabus, he’s the host of Advertising Is Dead, one of India's most popular business podcasts with over 300,000 listens in 2021 alone, as well as co-host of Think Fast, an irreverent business podcast that has ranked #3 on Apple’s Podcast Marketing Charts.
In 2009, he co-founded The Glitch, India’s largest ‘digital-first’ creative agency.
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